Reel to Reel: Playwright John Kolvenbach directs Magic Theatre’s world premiere of his play, the story of a 55-year marriage as told through the sentiments of recorded conversations, arguments and household noises. Jan. 31-Feb. 25. $35-$80. Fort Mason, Building D, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F., www.magictheatre.org

The Cutting Ball Variety Pack: The two-week festival features four short, fully staged experimental works and readings of two new plays by New York-based playwrights. Feb. 2-13. $10-$30. Exit on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., S.F., cuttingball.com

The King and I: The tour of the Lincoln Center Theater production of the Rodger & Hammerstein classic stars Laura Michelle Kelly as Anna and Brian Rivera and Darren Lee alternating as the king. Feb. 2-25.$45–$128. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose, www.ticketmaster.com
A Streetcar Named Desire: Ubuntu Theater Project stages the Tennessee Williams classic about envy, power and betrayal and what happens when Blanche Dubois finds her way to her sister’s doorstep. Feb. 2-25. $15-$45. Alice Collective, 272 14th St., Oakland, www.ubuntutheaterproject.com

The Book of Mormon: The hit Tony-winning musical about the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries is back for a limited run. Feb. 6-March 4. $60-$246. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., S.F., www.shnsf.com

Ragtime: Berkeley Playhouse stages the musical about hopes and dreams of varied groups in America in the early 20th century, based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow. Feb. 16-March 18. $22-$40. Julia Morgan Theatre, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, www.berkeleyplayhouse.org

Office Hour: Berkeley Repertory Theatre produces Julia Cho’s drama about a college professor who tries to get through to a troubled student whose work has violent themes and carries a gun. Feb. 22-March 35. $30-$97. Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley, www.berkeleyrep.org

Weightless: The world-premiere rock opera by The Kilbanes (Bay Area couple Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses) is an interpretation of the story of Procne and Philomela, from Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” Feb. 22-March 18. $20-$50. Z Space, 450 Florida St., S.F., www.zspace.org

Until, Until, Until…: Experimental artist Edgar Arceneaux’s piece investigates the infamous 1981 event in which only half of Ben Vereen’s performance was televised during Ronald Reagan’s inaugural, making for an unsettling statement on race. 8 p.m. Feb. 23-24. $20. Galleries, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., S.F., www.ybca.org
9 to 5 The Musical: Foothill Music Theatre stages the play, with music by Dolly Parton, based on the 1980 film of the same name about working women who team up against their chauvinistic boss. March 1-18. $12-$32. Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, www.foothill.edu/theatre

Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again: Crowded Fire offers the local premiere of the dark comedy by Alice Birch, an experimental group of vignettes described as a “field guide for feminists in a revolution.” March 1-21. $10-$35. Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., S.F., www.crowdedfire.org
It’s Only a Play: New Conservatory Theatre presents the regional premiere of Terrence McNally’s comedy set at a party where a producer, playwright, director, actors and their friends eagerly wait for opening night reviews of their Broadway show. March 2–April 1. $25-$50. 25 Van Ness Ave., S.F., www.nctcsf.org